βž– Subtracting Zero (0)

  • When we subtract 0, the number stays the same.
  • πŸ‘‰ Because we are not taking anything away.
  • ✨ Example:
    • 5 βˆ’ 0 = 5
    • 9 βˆ’ 0 = 9
    • 3 βˆ’ 0 = 3

🍭✨ Easy Reminder:

β€œZero means nothing… so nothing changes!”


βž– Subtracting All

When we subtract all, we take everything away.

The answer becomes 0.

✨ Example:

  • 6 βˆ’ 6 = 0
  • 4 βˆ’ 4 = 0
  • 2 βˆ’ 2 = 0

🎯 Reminder:

β€œTake all… nothing is left!”


🌈 Fun Picture Clues for Kids

🍎 Subtracting Zero

If you have 5 apples 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
Take away 0 apples…
You still have 5 apples! πŸ˜„

🍬 Subtracting All

If you have 4 candies 🍬🍬🍬🍬
Take away all 4 candies…
You have 0 candies left 😒


πŸŽ‰ Quick Practice

  1. 7 βˆ’ 0 = ___
  2. 5 βˆ’ 5 = ___
  3. 8 βˆ’ 0 = ___
  4. 3 βˆ’ 3 = ___